Herengracht 49

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Step into the rich history of this majestic canal house from 1580, spread over no less than six floors. Located on the only car-free stretch of the Canal, where no cars are allowed to park in front of the door, you will enjoy a wide pavement here, where the quay walls have just been completely renovated. In summer, it invites for long evenings drinking or dining in the sun by the water. Besides the charming patio, there is even a permit for a roof terrace.

This unique property combines timeless historic character with modern living comforts. The impressively high ceilings, authentic cornices and large windows breathe history, while the thorough maintenance in 2003/2004 ensures contemporary living comfort. Think completely renewed electrics, plumbing, 2 central heating boilers, an insulated roof and a reinforced construction at the rear façade of the front house, while retaining the original 17th-century roof tiles, which give the property an extra special appearance.

The house's rich history is recorded in detail, with construction phases dating from 1580 to 2005. This 3-window-wide canal house embraces its privileged position between the bustling heart of historic Amsterdam and the charming Jordaan district, surrounded by iconic canal houses and the popular 9 streets.

INDELING
The classic 17th-century external staircase leads to a hall with marble floor and original details such as a marble fountain. The front room, with almost 6-metre-high ceilings and imposing 1665 beams, is bathed in natural light thanks to large windows. In winter, the working fireplaces provide warmth and atmosphere. At the back, you will find an atmospheric antique toilet and a patio with renewed flooring.

The attractive kitchen diner is in the back house, with Carara marble floor tiles and modern appliances. From the kitchen, you step straight into the wine cellar. The basement also offers a bathroom and a spacious extra room.

An ornate wooden staircase leads you to the mezzanine floor of the back house, where a spacious room with a beautiful fireplace is perfect as a study or bedroom.

On the first floor, you are welcomed by an atmospheric living room with a beautiful ornamental ceiling and an 18th-century fireplace. The three large windows offer stunning views over the canal. At the back of the living room, against the light court of the patio, you will find a charming library. In the back house is a characteristic bedroom with an authentic very comfortable box bed.

On the second floor of the front house is the spacious master bedroom with well-designed wardrobes disguised as partition walls. To the rear is a spacious, open-plan bathroom.

The top floor houses a charming studio with exposed wooden roof construction and plenty of light, helped by a series of side windows installed in 2005. At the front are French doors with evening sun to sunset and views of the West Church Tower. Because of the continuous wonderful light and views, this is one of the favourite multi-purpose rooms. There is also a kitchenette here.

In the middle of this floor is a staircase which takes you to the storage loft with original hoist wheel and a hatch with wide views to the rear.

On the third and top floor of the rear house there is a corridor, a good-sized bedroom with plenty of light and a private modern bathroom (renovated in 2021) with walk-in shower, toilet and washbasin.

As icing on the cake, this property offers not only a rich history and a unique location, but also the possibility of creating a roof terrace on the top floor of the rear house.

This is not just any house, but an opportunity to enjoy lots of space in a lovely place with a diversity of beautiful rooms with today's comforts.

LOCATION
The property is located in a very popular location at the beginning of Herengracht. Within easy walking distance from Central Station and close to supermarkets and shopping street the Haarlemmerstraat. When stepping outside, there is the real Amsterdam street scene of the canals that our capital is known for worldwide. This beautiful location is around the corner from the Herenstraat and Prinsenstraat with good restaurants. And a little further down the 9 streets and the western part of the canal belt with many small special shops and restaurants. Walking or cycling within a few minutes, you can reach the famous, but especially cosy Jordaan area with its many restaurants and cafés, perfect for a fun night out! The historic centre of Amsterdam with its many museums and well-regarded restaurants, the music hall at a few minutes' cycling distance and a little further away the opera and concert hall.

CONTENTS
- 6-layer canal house in front house, 4-layer in rear house;
- Listed building;
- Located on car-low and newly renovated quay;
- First residential area on the canal belt;
- Own land;
- Thoroughly renovated in 2003-2005;


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Step into the rich history of this majestic canal house from 1580, spread across no less than six floors. Located on the only car-free section of the canal, where no cars are allowed to park in front of the door, you can enjoy a wide sidewalk here, with the quay walls recently fully renovated. In the summer, it invites you to long evenings of drinks or dining in the sun by the water. In addition to the charming patio, there is even a permit for a rooftop terrace.

This unique property combines timeless historical character with modern living comfort. The impressively high ceilings, authentic roof cornices, and large windows exude history, while the thorough maintenance in 2003/2004 ensures contemporary living comfort. Think of completely renewed electrical wiring, plumbing, two central heating boilers, an insulated roof, and a reinforced structure at the rear of the main house, while retaining the original 17th-century roof tiles, giving the property an extra special appearance.

The rich history of the house is meticulously documented, with construction phases dating from 1580 to 2005. This three-window-wide canal house embraces its privileged position between the bustling heart of historic Amsterdam and the charming Jordaan, surrounded by iconic canal houses and the popular Nine Streets.

LAYOUT
The classic 17th-century exterior staircase leads to a hallway with a marble floor and original details such as a marble fountain. The front room, with nearly six-meter-high ceilings and imposing beams from 1665, is bathed in natural light thanks to the large windows. In winter, the working fireplaces provide warmth and ambiance. At the rear, you'll find a cozy antique toilet and a patio with a newly renovated floor.

The charming kitchen is located in the rear house, featuring Carrara marble floor tiles and modern built-in appliances. From the kitchen, you step directly into the wine cellar. The basement also offers a bathroom and a spacious extra room.

A graceful wooden staircase leads you to the mezzanine of the rear house, where a spacious room with a beautiful fireplace is perfect as a study or bedroom.

On the first floor, you are welcomed by a cozy living room with an ornate ceiling and an 18th-century fireplace. The three large windows offer a stunning view of the canal. At the rear of the living room, next to the patio's light well, there is a charming library. In the rear house, there is a characteristic bedroom with an authentic and very comfortable built-in bed.
On the second floor of the main house is the spacious master bedroom with well-designed wardrobes disguised as partition walls. At the rear, there is a large, open bathroom.

The attic floor houses a charming studio with visible wooden beams and plenty of light, partly thanks to a series of side windows installed in 2005. At the front, there are French doors with evening sun until sunset and a view of the Westerkerk tower. Due to the continuous beautiful light and view, this is one of the favourite multifunctional spaces. There is also a kitchenette here.
In the middle of this floor, there is a staircase leading to the attic storage with the original hoisting wheel and a hatch offering wide views at the rear.

On the third and top floor of the rear house, there is a hallway, a well-sized bedroom with plenty of light, and its own modern bathroom (renovated in 2021) featuring a walk-in shower, toilet, and sink.

As the icing on the cake, this property not only offers a rich history and unique location but also the possibility to create a rooftop terrace on the top floor of the rear house.

This is not just a house, but an opportunity to enjoy a wonderful place with plenty of space, a variety of beautiful rooms, and the comfort of today.

LOCATION
The property is located in a highly sought-after area at the beginning of Herengracht. It is within easy walking distance of Central Station and close to supermarkets and the shopping street Haarlemmerstraat. Stepping outside, you are greeted by the quintessential Amsterdam street scene of canals that our capital is famous for worldwide. This beautiful location is around the corner from Heren- and Prinsenstraat with excellent restaurants. A little further on are the Nine Streets and the western part of the canal belt with many small, unique shops and restaurants. Within a few minutes on foot or by bike, you can reach the famous but especially cozy Jordaan, home to numerous restaurants and cafes, perfect for a fun night out! The historic centre of Amsterdam with its many museums and highly-rated restaurants, the concert hall just a few minutes away by bike, and a little further the opera house and the concert hall.

DETAILS
- 6-story canal house in the main house, 4-story in the rear house;
- National monument;
- Located on a car-free and recently renovated quay;
- First residential zone on the canal belt;
- Freehold property;
- Thoroughly renovated in 2003-2005.